A few months ago, I highlighted the rise of area mom-and-pop pizza shops — from new additions such as Suzanna's in Palmer Township and Villa Grande in Bath to growing restaurants such as Ray's Pizza in Allentown and Westgate Pizza in Bethlehem. Now, I bring you further proof of the booming business model with the expansion of Mama's Italian Grill in Trexlertown. The 42-seat restaurant at 1044 Trexlertown Road (in Waterside Shoppes strip mall) debuted in March 2013 and is already building another venue next door — a stand-alone, 72-seat restaurant that will supplement the existing menu with more upscale offerings. It also will accommodate an increasing number of...

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